39-71-608. Payments within 30 days by insurer without admission of liability or waiver of defense authorized — notice — limitations on payments over 90 days. (1) An insurer may, after written notice to the claimant and the department, make payment of compensation benefits within 30 days of receipt of a claim for compensation without the payments being construed as an admission of liability or a waiver of any right of defense.

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(2)An insurer may not make payments pursuant to this section for more than 90 days without:

(a)written consent of the claimant; or

(b)approval of the department.